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Common Back Injuries Following a Car Accident

By | January 14th, 2016

Every day across the country, people find themselves a victim of a car accident. Perhaps another driver fell asleep at the wheel, drove drunk, or failed to stop at a red light. The reasons are endless. No matter the cause, one of the most common complaints after a crash are back injuries. They can occur whether or not the accident was minor or severe, and can be felt immediately or days later. They include: Herniated Discs Discs are small, spongy cushions that are responsible for separating the vertebrae and protecting.

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After a Car Accident: Do’s and Don’ts

By | January 14th, 2016

Keeping your cool following a car accident will help you make smart decisions in an overwhelming situation. When you know what to do in the minutes following an automobile accident, you can help to speed up the clean-up and claims process and help to prevent additional injuries. Here are the things that you should and shouldn’t do after an accident occurs: Do’s Clear vehicles off the road. If you are able to drive your vehicle, move it out of the flow of traffic. This can help prevent additional accidents. Contact 911.

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Common Types of Motorcycle Accidents

By | January 14th, 2016

Many people enjoy riding motorcycles around town. However, riders are finding that motorcycle accidents are on the rise, causing a variety of injuries ranging from bruises to fatal injuries. They are often occur because of inexperience, intoxication, and inattention, and some of the most common crashes are caused by: Rear-end accidents – In many instances, rear-end accidents happen when drivers don’t see riders or they incorrectly judge the distance. As a result, riders may be pushed into oncoming traffic, which could have fatal consequences. Broadside collisions – These typically take place.

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The Rear End Car Crash: Is the Driver in Back Always at Fault?

By | October 29th, 2015

It’s a common belief that in a rear-end collision, the driver of the car in back is always at fault. However, this glosses over the endless variety of circumstances surrounding this type of car crash where sometimes the lead driver shares or is entirely at fault. It is every driver’s responsibility to maintain their vehicle and drive in such a way so as to avoid running into the back-end of another car that stops or brakes suddenly. The driver must remain alert and adjust his following distance according to the.

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Three More Tips To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 29th, 2015

Motorcycle accidents are so common lately. Everyone is so distracted when they drive that they hardly pay any attention. Also, they seem to run late and think that they can make it up on the road. As motorcyclists, we have to do everything that we can do to protect ourselves when we are out riding our bikes. Here are some more motorcycle tips to keep you safe while you are out riding. Know your limits. You are not going to start out as a good motorcycle rider. It takes time.

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Four Tips To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 29th, 2015

There are so many motorcycle accidents these days. People can be careless when they are out driving so you need to do everything that you can possibly do to protect yourself when you are out riding your bike. Here are some motorcycle tips to keep you safe while you are out riding. Drive safely. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you are going so you are not in a hurry and make stupid mistakes. Assume that drivers are not looking for you. If you are going to assume.

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4 Reasons Why Teen Car Accident Rates Are so High

By | October 22nd, 2015

It’s a sad fact of life that the greatest threat to our teen youth is the car. Of the different age groups, teens have the highest accident rate. It’s why insurance companies charge this age group such high premiums. According to the insurance institute for highway safety, teens are four times more likely to get into a car accident than older drivers. Here are four reasons for this statistic: Inexperience It takes more than a few driver education courses and road lessons to master driving. Mastery at anything requires thousands.

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Five Common Road Dangers That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 22nd, 2015

Of all the users of our roads and highways, motorcyclists face the most risk. Their small size and lack of protection means that collisions have serious consequences. On top of that, their two wheels make them more vulnerable to dangerous road surface conditions. There is no shortage of the number and types of road hazards that cause motorcycle accidents. Here are five of them: Bumps, Cracks, and Potholes The danger of a pothole is hard to judge when riding at a high speed. The consequences of hitting one depends on its depth, and.

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Driver Fatigue Contributes to Large Number of Truck Accidents

By | October 22nd, 2015

The federal government has laws in place meant to ensure truck drivers get enough sleep, but these regulations have not stopped driver fatigue from continuing to be one of the leading causes of accidents that involve professional drivers. If you’re struggling to recover physically, emotionally or financially after a truck accident, caused by a fatigued driver, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. Many trucking companies do not follow the proper procedures to monitor their drivers’ logs, allowing them to skip mandatory rest periods. Professional driving experience and.

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The Right Turn Car Accident: Deadly to Pedestrians and Cyclists

By | October 15th, 2015

One of the consequences of the right turn on the red law is an increase of car/pedestrian and car/bicycle collisions. Motorists should know that they must stop first and only proceed with their right turn when the way is clear of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles. However, they often fail to look to the right before making their turn because they aren’t expecting traffic coming from that direction. Their attention is usually focused exclusively on traffic with which they are trying to merge, which is coming from the left. This.

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